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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 472.77 and 325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 472.77 and 325.62 is: 448.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 472.77 = 325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/472.77 = 325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 472.77 × 325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 153,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,943.37/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.95

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